Disclaimer: this vegan ricotta cheese recipe is made from nuts and is very rich. This is not – I repeat – this is not on the low-fat or diet menu. But holy hell it’s good.
I grabbed this recipe from Vegan Slow Cooking for Two or Just for You and have used it in lasagna as well as baked ziti. Although it’s not low-fat, it’s a much healthier substitute than the congealed oil disgustingness you’ll find in store-bought vegan ricotta cheese.
Warning: Don’t eat too much of this or you’ll end up laying on the couch holding your belly, feeling like you gorged yourself like I do — every time. It’s so worth it though.
Makes about 3 cups.
What you’ll need
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- ¼ cup macadamia nuts
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp sea salt
How you’ll do it
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until fairly smooth, about the consistency of a grainy whip.
- Add a little bit more salt to taste if needed.
- Put down your spoon, it’s done. Stop eating it or there’s going to be nothing left for your dinner!
Did you make this? Well, what did you think? Leave a comment and let me know how it came out, or if you have a question about the recipe, fire away!
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